English + Computer Science B.A.
The integrated Bachelor of Arts in English and Computer Science degree offers an interdisciplinary experience for students that merges literature, research, writing and rhetoric, with theoretical and mathematical foundations of computing. This integrated degree offers students an opportunity to gain skills, knowledge and experience in two areas (English and computer science) which is a growing necessity for employability in 2023 and beyond.
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Job Outlook
Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Computer Science degree can work in a variety of interdisciplinary careers such as software developers, quality assurance analysts and testers, content managers, social media consultants, web designers, documentation writers, mobile app designers, user experience writers, technical writers, or government positions as computer information and researchers. The interdisciplinary nature of the degree allows for a wide range of career opportunities.
Curriculum
Minimum hours required for degree: 120 credits
Minimum hours for the major: 56 credits
English Required Courses (15 credit hours)
- ENG 306 Literary Analysis (3)
- ENG 301/506 Digital Writing and Technologies (3)
- ENG 310 Traditional Grammar (3)
- ENG 400 Critical Research Methods (3)
- ENG 495 Senior Seminar (3)
English Elective Courses (12 credit hours)
One 200-level elective course and three 300/400-level elective courses are required.
- ENG 221 British Literature 1 (3)
- ENG 222 British Literature 2 (3)
- ENG 231 American Literature 1 (3)
- ENG 232 American Literature 2 (3)
- ENG 203 Creative Writing Form and Techniques (3)
- ENG 301 Advanced Topics in Writing and Rhetoric (3)
- ENG 308 Composition Theory for Teachers (3)
- ENG 315 Introduction to the English Language (3)
- ENG 332 Studies in Renaissance Literature (3)
- ENG 333 Studies in 18th Century British Literature (3)
- ENG 334 Studies in 19th-Century British Literature (3)
- ENG 345 Studies in American Literature (3)
- ENG 347 Studies in African-American Literature (3)
- ENG 348 Studies in Multicultural Literature (3)
- ENG 355 Major Genre/Stud in Genre (3)
- ENG 358 Studies in Early American Literature (3)
- ENG 359 Studies in Late American Literature (3)
- ENG 363 Gender Issues in Literature (3)
- ENG 364 Popular Culture (3)
- ENG 370 Chaucer (3)
- ENG 371 Shakespeare I (3)
- ENG 372 Shakespeare II (3)
- ENG 391 Intermediate Fiction Workshop (3)
- ENG 392 Intermediate Creative Non-Fiction Workshop (3)
- ENG 393 Intermediate Playwriting Workshop (3)
- ENG 394 Intermediate Poetry Workshop (3)
- ENG 491 Advanced Fiction Workshop (3)
- ENG 492 Advanced Creative Nonfiction Workshop (3)
- ENG 493 Advanced Playwriting Workshop (3)
- ENG 494 Advanced Poetry Workshop (3)
- ENG 497 Literary Editing and Publishing (3)
Computer Science Required Courses (23 credit hours)
- CIS 151 Invitation to Computing (3) OR ESC 151 C Programming (3)
- CIS 260 Introduction to Programming (3)
- CIS 265 Data Structures and Algorithms (4)
- CIS 335 Language Processors (3)
- CIS 390 Introduction to Algorithms (3)
- CIS 467 Artificial Intelligence (3)
- CIS 492 Special Topics in Computer Science (3)
Computer Science Electives (6 credit hours)
- CIS 368 Object Oriented Design and Programming (3)
- CIS 408 Internet Programming (3)
- CIS 424 Comparative Program Languages (3)
- CIS 430 Data Base Concepts (3)
- CIS 434 Software Engineering (3)